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422% Fee Increase To Renounce Citizenship Yields Millions, With Exits Up 560%
Forbes - 20 Feb 2016 16:50
Americans are giving up U.S. citizenship in record numbers, despite increased exit fees that are a boon to the U.S. government.
Bracing for a Bear Market
Barron's - 20 Feb 2016 07:01
While there is little sign of a recession, plenty of technical indicators suggest that the stock market is heading sharply lower.
IEX sick of SEC delays on exchange approval
New York Post - 20 Feb 2016 05:09
These "flash boys" are starting to lose their patience. After five months, IEX, the trading upstart squaring off against high-speed traders, is tired of waiting for regulators to approve its application to become a full-...
China's top securities regulator is stepping down
Business Insider - 20 Feb 2016 07:36
REUTERS/Bobby Yip SHANGHAI
The internet is in love with the couple who posts videos of what it's like getting 4 toddlers ready for bed
Business Insider - 20 Feb 2016 22:30
Dan Gibson and Corrie-Lynn Whyte, a couple from Canada, have amassed tens of millions of views thanks to two videos depicting them putting their four small children to sleep. Story by Tony Manfred and editing by Kristen ...
Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Other Tech Companies Form New IoT Alliance: Why This Is Good For Future Of Smart Homes
Tech Times - 20 Feb 2016 15:11
Big tech companies including Microsoft and Samsung have started working together to form Open Connectivity Foundation or OCF, a group that's out to set standards for Internet of Things devices.
U.S. Stocks Bounce 3% as Oil Prices Rise
Barron's - 20 Feb 2016 07:02
While investors welcomed the bullish turn, it was more style than substance.
Weight Watchers stock surges thanks to study funded by company
New York Post - 20 Feb 2016 06:28
Weight Watchers' shares spiked 18 percent on Friday -- and Oprah didn't even open her mouth. The stock (symbol: WTW), which has yo-yoed like Oprah's weight since the former talk show queen became a big investor and the p...
Samsung Pay Heads To China In March: Will It Be As Hot As Apple Pay?
Tech Times - 20 Feb 2016 15:47
Samsung Pay is about to roll out next month in China as Apple Pay goes official there. With that said, which one of these two big players in the mobile payment game will come out on top?
'Weapons of Mass Destruction' are creating havoc in financial markets
Business Insider - 20 Feb 2016 14:48
The solution may be the problem. That's Wall Street's emerging consensus on negative interest rates, which have been implemented around the world in a bid to catalyze economic growth. In all, 489 million people are livin...
These 3 tax breaks favor the rich
Business Insider - 20 Feb 2016 14:00
Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann There are certainly a lot of tax breaks that benefit lower-income individuals, such as the earned income tax credit, retirement savings contributions credit, and the various education deductions and...
Yahoo Expects 2016 As Year Of Pause And Reflection, Looks Forward To Mobile 2.0
Tech Times - 20 Feb 2016 09:06
Yahoo reassured mobile developers with the upcoming Mobile 2.0 at the Mobile Developer Conference. Chief executive Marissa Mayer talked about Yahoo's entry into native advertising and mobile engagement but did not share ...
17 photos that show why the rich and famous flock to the Bahamas
Business Insider - 20 Feb 2016 17:12
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5 Biggest Things In Tech You Missed This Week: 2/20/16
Forbes - 20 Feb 2016 16:00
Here are five big things that happened in the world of technology this past week and why they're important for your business (and mine). Did you miss them?
A Cost Effective Approach To Outsourcing Digital Marketing
Forbes - 20 Feb 2016 15:41
Startups can face the difficult choice of either engaging with a full-service marketing firm or going it on their own. We have chosen the bootstrapping path for now. Although it is a longer and slower road to growth, it ...
Spotify Reports Almost 30 Million Paid Subscribers, CEO Ek Claims It Saved The Music Industry
Tech Times - 20 Feb 2016 15:28
Spotify is on the verge of reaching 30 million paid subscribers according to a new report. In separate comments, CEO Daniel Ek has essentially credited his company with single-handedly saving the music industry.
See The IRS's Incredibly Generous Tax Benefits For Hiring Your Own Child (Part Two)
Forbes - 20 Feb 2016 15:00
As we've covered before, a business owner can hire and pay their own child under eighteen tax-free. As long as your child is doing legitimate work and getting paid a reasonable rate, you can pay them up to $6,300 per yea...
The world's biggest economy just overtook France as Germany's top trading partner
Business Insider - 20 Feb 2016 14:25
REUTERS/Lukas Barth BERLIN
No Inflation In Sight, Say Two Bond Masters
Barron's - 20 Feb 2016 07:37
Hoisington's bond managers doubt the global economy will rebound soon thanks to low industrial output, heavy debt, and the commodities collapse.
Spain's startup ecosystem shows big potential
Venture Beat - 20 Feb 2016 21:30
GUEST: The last few years have been fantastic for European tech. We've seen more world-class entrepreneurs emerging from our vibrant tech communities than ever before. Not only are we seeing continued momentum in traditi...
HTC Vive opens for preorder on February 29, ships early April
Venture Beat - 20 Feb 2016 21:00
EXCLUSIVE: HTC and Valve are planning to disclose on Monday that the consumer edition of the HTC Vive virtual reality headset will be available for preorder on Feb. 29, GamesBeat has learned. The system will be available...
Alcatel introduces Idol 4 and high-end Idol 4S, sunsets OneTouch brand
Venture Beat - 20 Feb 2016 20:50
TCL-owned Alcatel introduced the fourth-generation of its Android-powered Idol lineup today at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. Consisting of the 5.2-inch Idol 4 and 5.5-inch Idol 4S, this generation will ...